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It’s a heck of a way to run a pre-election campaign. On the eve of an expected election, politicians usually spend their time playing up good news, downplaying the bad, shaking hands and kissing babies.

Our infographic visualizes a year-by-year breakdown of how the Oilers were put together and how well they did. But the magic of the Internet makes this more than just a cursory glance. Each data point also has some history, context and explanation.

Photograph by: Lucas Timmons
, edmontonjournal.com

The Edmonton Oilers have a venerable past and an optimistic future. How did this franchise get to where it is today? Click on the link under Related Content to see our interactive visualized history of the Edmonton Oilers or go to edmontonjournal.com/oilerstrivia.

Our infographic visualizes a year-by-year breakdown of how the Oilers were put together and how well they did. But the magic of the Internet makes this more than just a cursory glance. Each data point also has some history, context and explanation.